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koolala ◴[] No.41865342[source]
This is almost the plot of Three Body Problem. Could we use a Solar Gravitational Lens in reverse and project signals out of the lens in reverse?
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Cthulhu_ ◴[] No.41867374[source]
I think so, as long as you know how far away your target is (the focal point) to position the sender, and you need a way to send the signals at the right angles "skimming" the sun at the right distance. (note: armchair amateur, this is just conjecture / thought experiments)
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1. throw901921 ◴[] No.41869099[source]
But why? Sending signal this way does not amplify the signal. Just point lasers directly at that point.